There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis to Willow Springs by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from St. Louis to Joliet Gateway Centertrain Lincoln Service / ...
5h 24m$138–212Drive 278.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from St. Louis to Willow Springscar 278.3 mi
4h 47m$51–74Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
7h 26m$57–83Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane STL - MDW
3h 40m$54–346Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane STL - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Willow Springstrain
5h 27m$328–712
St. Louis to Willow Springs by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Willow Springs is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Willow Springs is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $50 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Willow Springs. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at 88th Ave/Cork Ave & 84th St via 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay A and Moraine Valley Community College. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis to Willow Springs. However, there are services departing from St. Louis and arriving at Willow Springs via Joliet. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between St. Louis and Willow Springs is 265 miles. The road distance is 279.9 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Willow Springs without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs $130 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from St. Louis to Willow Springs, including transfers.
St. Louis to Willow Springs bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis to Willow Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Willow Springs is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs $130 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $85 and takes 7h 26m, you could also fly, which costs $50 - $350 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Willow Springs, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from St. Louis to Joliet Gateway Center 5 times a day. Tickets cost $130–210 and the journey takes 3h 54m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago 5 times a week. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 5h 40m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- gojetairlines.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Joliet Gateway Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago Union Station to Willow Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
St. Louis to Willow Springs bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
St. Louis to Willow Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Joliet Gateway Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Willow Springs is 280 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from St. Louis to Willow Springs.
There are 295+ hotels available in Willow Springs.